1. Core Specifications

  • Logic Elements (LEs): 10,320 cells 345.

  • Logic Blocks (LABs/CLBs): 645 blocks 614.

  • Embedded Memory: 414 Kbit (423,936 bits) of RAM 3514.

  • DSP Multipliers: Up to 360 × 18-bit multipliers 3.

  • Maximum Operating Frequency:

    • Core: 402 MHz 14.

    • Memory Interfaces: Supports DDR2 SDRAM up to 200 MHz 36.


💾 2. I/O and Interfaces

  • I/O Pins: 91 user I/Os 356.

  • LVDS Support: Up to 840 Mbps (Tx) and 875 Mbps (Rx) 3.

  • Protocol Support:

    • Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe Gen 1, CPRI, SATA, Serial RapidIO, DisplayPort 311.

    • Dedicated hard IP for PCI Express (PIPE) 3.

  • Clocking: Up to 8 phase-locked loops (PLLs) per device 3.


⚡ 3. Power Characteristics

  • Operating Voltage:

    • Core: 1.15V–1.25V 5614.

    • I/O: Up to 3.6V 14.

  • Power Consumption:

    • <1.5W for protocol bridging applications 311.

    • Transceiver power: 150 mW per channel (if applicable) 3.


📐 4. Physical Characteristics

  • Package: 144-pin EQFP (Exposed Pad Quad Flat Pack), dimensions 20×20 mm 4511.

  • Mounting: Surface-mount (SMD/SMT) 56.

  • Temperature Range:

    • Commercial: 0°C to 85°C (TJ) 5614.

    • Industrial grade also available 3.


🔧 5. Additional Features

  • On-Chip Termination (OCT): Supports bus hold and programmable I/O delays 514.

  • Transceivers (Cyclone IV GX variant): Up to 8 channels at 3.125 Gbps 3.

  • Configuration: Supports volatile SRAM-based programming 4.

  • Development Tools: Compatible with Altera Quartus Prime and ModelSim 4.


📦 6. Applications

  • Cost-sensitive, high-volume systems (e.g., industrial control, communications) 3.

  • Low-power protocol bridging, embedded processing, and I/O expansion